Checking Consumables Status

Checking Consumables Status

Users will be informed of time to replace a Toner Cartridge, Drum Unit, or Developing Unit via a message displayed on the screen.

Also, users can select [Utility] - [Check Consumable Life] to display the current status of consumables (consumption level) on the screen and check it.

When toner is running out in the Toner Cartridge

When it is almost time to replace a Toner Cartridge, an advanced warning message appears. Prepare a replacement Toner Cartridge based on the maintenance contract.

When it is time to replace a Toner Cartridge

When it is time to replace a Toner Cartridge, a replacement prompt message appears. Replace it based on the maintenance contract. Tap [Start Guidance] to display the replacement procedure on the screen and check it.

Reference
Tips

  • Do not replace a Toner Cartridge for a color that is not displayed.

  • When it is time to replace a Toner Cartridge of a color other than black, printing can be forcibly continued using black. Tap [Continue], and then select a desired print job.

When it is almost time to replace a Drum Unit

When it is almost time to replace a Drum Unit, an advanced warning message appears.

Tips

  • By the factory default status, this message is displayed only in some area.

  • The settings by the service representative are required to display a message about Drum Unit. For details, contact your service representative.

When it is time to replace a Drum Unit

When it is time to replace a Drum Unit, a replacement prompt message appears. Replace it based on the maintenance contract. Tap [Start Guidance] to display the replacement procedure on the screen and check it.

NOTICE

  • A Drum Unit must not be replaced before the relevant message appears.

Reference
Tips

  • By the factory default status, this message is displayed only in some area.

  • The settings by the service representative are required to display a message about Drum Unit. For details, contact your service representative.

  • Do not replace a Drum Unit for a color that is not displayed.

  • When it is time to replace a Drum Unit of a color other than black, printing can be forcibly continued using black. Tap [Continue], and then select a desired print job.

When it is almost time to replace a Developing Unit

When it is almost time to replace a Developing Unit, an advanced warning message appears.

Tips

  • By the factory default status, this message is displayed only in some area.

  • The settings by the service representative are required to display a message about Developing Unit. For details, contact your service representative.

When it is time to replace a Developing Unit

When it is time to replace a Developing Unit, a message appears to prompt you to contact your service representative. If the message appears, contact your service representative.

Tips

  • By the factory default status, this message is displayed only in some area.

  • The settings by the service representative are required to display a message about Developing Unit. For details, contact your service representative.

  • When it is time to replace a Developing Unit of a color other than black, printing can be forcibly continued using black. Tap [Continue], and then select a desired print job.

Checking the consumption level

Check the status of consumables (consumption level) using the Touch Panel. When necessary, each level can be printed in list form.

  1. Tap [Utility] - [Check Consumable Life].

  2. Check the status of consumables.

    supplementary explanationTo print a consumption level list, tap [Print List], select paper, and then tap [Start].

Reference

  • If a warning such as for toner replacement or a paper jam occurs on this machine, it can be sent to a registered E-mail address. How to configure the setting is explained using Web Connection. For details, refer to [Notifying of the machine status via E-mail] .